BOONE — At 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, The Reggie Buie Group will perform under the tent at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock as the final headliner event during the 2023 High Country Jazz Festival.
Editor’s Note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read moreThis week in the archives: Winn-Dixie rebuilds, helping homeless, new park
BOONE — The class that came into high school when the COVID-19 pandemic began got to toss their caps in the air and celebrate graduating from … Read moreWHS, WIA Class of 2023 graduates
BOONE — North Carolina artist Scott Nurkin completed a mural depicting father-and-son music legends Doc and Merle Watson in downtown Boone. Read moreDoc and Merle Watson mural completed in downtown Boone
BLOWING ROCK — On Blowing Rock’s History Day, the historical society and The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock unveiled the latest addition t… Read moreBlowing Rock's History Walk officially opens
BLOWING ROCK — The Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show is a High Country tradition that has reached the century mark. It is an event that celebrat… Read more100th Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show continues tradition beginning next week
WATAUGA — The Hospitality House of Northwest North Carolina will create an additional 13 permanent housing units to support families and indiv… Read moreHospitality House receives $446,625 to create more housing units to support families
The field of nursing calls those with a passion for caregiving and the desire to make a difference. This is especially true for Chelsea Norris… Read moreThird generation CCC&TI graduate continues family tradition with nursing degree
BOONE —Nathan Kelischek and Chris Zieber, the founders of Appalachian Mountain Brewery, have purchased their business from Anheuser-Busch. Read moreAMB founders purchase brewery on heels of winning medals at 'Olympics of Beer'
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WATAUGA — The Watauga County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help identifying suspects allegedly involved in breaking into three homes. Read moreWCSO seeking information after thefts from three homes
BETHEL — A man died after an ATV accident in the Bethel community on Saturday morning. Read moreMan dies after ATV accident in Bethel
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The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are consi… Read morePolice reports
LENOIR — The Blue Ridge Energy Members Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023… Read moreBlue Ridge Energy Members Foundation accepting grant applications
BLOWING ROCK – Work has begun to repair the Price Lake Dam bridge, at milepost 296 on the Bl… Read moreBlue Ridge Parkway begins Price Lake Dam bridge repair project
BLOWING ROCK — There will be a golf cart inspection station at the Blowing Rock Country Club… Read moreGolf cart inspection station to be at Blowing Rock Country Club June 6
This year’s graduates are getting ready to start their new lives! It’s a big transition that… Read moreBBB Tip: New grads, watch out for these scams
BOONE — Record-setting, title-winning App State quarterback Armanti Edwards is included on the 2024 ballot for induction into the College Foot… Read moreArmanti Edwards on ballot for 2024 College Football Hall of Fame vote
BOONE — The Appalachian FC Sasquatches rose to third place within the NPSL Southeast standings on Saturday, June 3, after beating the visiting… Read moreApp FC complete second half comeback against 865 Alliance
BOONE — Kickoff times and network designations were announced Wednesday for the first four games on App State's 2023 football schedule, plus t… Read moreTimes, networks announced for five App State football games
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of May 23 to May 29. Read moreSports In Brief: May 31
BOONE — ECRS, a local Certified Evergreen™ transaction and retail solutions provider, has announced that Dr. Jay Fenwick — a professor at Appa… Read moreECRS presents App State's Dr. Jay Fenwick with the Golden E Partner Award
BOONE — At 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, The Reggie Buie Group will perform under the tent at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock as the final headlin… Read moreReggie Buie Group to wrap up High Country Jazz Festival
VALLE CRUCIS — More than 200 supporters donned their denim best to celebrate and contribute to WAMY Community Action initiatives at Denim &… Read moreDenim & Diamonds event raises record-breaking amount for WAMY Community Action
BOONE — The Town of Boone Historic Preservation Commission hosted members of the Hayes, Bryan and Greene families and the community for the un… Read moreHayes-Bryan-Greene cemetery historic marker unveiled
BOONE — After completing the membership voting process, and consultation with the Nominating Committee, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce is … Read moreBoone chamber adds seven new members to board of directors
